Einar H. Dyvik
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The gross domestic product per capita in Sweden increased over the past 10 years. It fell in 2020 after the outbreak of COVID-19, but increased again in 2021 and 2022, reaching 562,000 Swedish kronor. The gross domestic product at current prices also fell in 2020, but increased again in 2021 and 2022.
GDP growth rate
The gross domestic product in Sweden had a negative growth rate of 1.7 percent in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It had a positive growth rate the previous 10 years except for 2012. The GDP in Sweden is expected to fall somewhat in 2023 as a result of high inflation rates.
Exports of goods
Exports of services and goods is a large driver for the Swedish gross domestic product, especially the exports of goods, even though the exports of services are growing at a quicker pace. The commodity in 2021 with the highest export value was machinery and transport equipment, which was exported for a value of around 614 billion Swedish kronor.
GDP growth rate
The gross domestic product in Sweden had a negative growth rate of 1.7 percent in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It had a positive growth rate the previous 10 years except for 2012. The GDP in Sweden is expected to fall somewhat in 2023 as a result of high inflation rates.
Exports of goods
Exports of services and goods is a large driver for the Swedish gross domestic product, especially the exports of goods, even though the exports of services are growing at a quicker pace. The commodity in 2021 with the highest export value was machinery and transport equipment, which was exported for a value of around 614 billion Swedish kronor.
